ABO-Group Environment Acquires Infrabureau Demey in Roeselare Through the acquisition of Infrabureau Demey ABO-Group confirms its strategy to achieve growth in its home countries not only organically but also through acquisitions of specialized companies that synergize with its core activities: soil currently has around 25 employees and is led by Filip Demey and his wife Ellen Vanhoutte "We have been delivering high-quality infrastructure projects in the West Flanders region for 60 years," says Filip Demey "Our firm has experienced steady growth over the past decades thanks to our loyal employees and good cooperation with our clients Today marks a new milestone for our company We therefore look to the future with ABO-Group with optimism." Filip Demey will remain the managing director ABO-Group CEO Frank De Palmenaer: "It goes without saying that Demey's projects present an opportunity to realize synergies and economies of scale between various services within the ABO-Group I foresee a close collaboration between Demey and the previously acquired surveying company 'MEET HET' Thanks to the expertise of both parties in 'BIM for Infra' ABO-Group can further develop in this domain The use of this alternative form of design is growing worldwide and is seen as an important step towards more modern and smarter construction processes." ABO-Group is an international engineering firm specialized in all aspects of environment and soil: geotechnics (stability) the group has a broad expertise to offer its clients a complete solution for the most challenging projects: from preliminary studies and advice to follow-up during implementation and post-implementation monitoring ABO-Group Environment is listed on EURONEXT Brussels and EURONEXT Paris For a more detailed description of the group's activities, please visit the ABO-Group website (www.abo-group.eu) Frank De Palmenaer CEO ABO-Group Environment nv frank.depalmenaer@abo-group.eu T +32 (0)496 59 88 88 Stian Fredheim finishes second after sprinting out of the peloton (Image credit: Getty Images)Alexys Brunel (TotalEnergies) pulled off a major coup in the GP Jean-Pierre Monseré attacking out of the day's early breakaway and holding off the hard-charging peloton in Roeselare The 26-year-old powered through the final 6.7km solo riding a slight cross-tailwind to victory by 23 seconds on the peloton Stian Fredheim (Uno-X Mobility) sprinted in for second place just ahead of breakaway rider Michiel Coppens (Beat Cycling Club) who just returned to the pro peloton after two and a half years He retired after racing half a season with UAE Team Emirates in 2022 shrugging off the pressure of professional cycling to focus on triathlon and national-level road races Brunel signed with TotalEnergies to begin his comeback this year and returned to the winning form that delivered him a stage win in the Etoile de Bessèges in his first pro race with Groupama-FDJ in 2020 The 201.6-kilometre flat one-day race in West Flanders took place under sunny skies and fair temperatures with eight WorldTour teams toeing the line in Ichtegem - notably XDS Astana who sent a team to the 1.1-ranked race for the first time Victor Vercouillie (Team Flanders-Baloise) Federico Biagini (VF Group-Bardiani CSF-Faizanè) Leo Doyle and Bogdan Zabelinskiy (Atom 6 Bikes-Decca Continental Team) Michiel Coppens (Beat Cycling Club) and Michiel van Vliet (Metec-SOLARWATT p/b Mantel) sparked the day's move in the first kilometres also in the breakaway in the GP Criquielion on Saturday joined them to make a seven-man escape group The breakaway opened up a gap of more than three minutes before the peloton had to stop for a level crossing which gave the seven leaders a few more minutes It wasn't until the halfway mark that the peloton brought the breakaway back to their previous gap of three minutes Their advantage stayed steady through to the final hour when the WorldTour teams came forward to chase for their sprinters Doyle and Van Vliet lost contact with the escape group A crash in the peloton disrupted the chase with 20km to go Coppens and Vercouille gained a bit of time heading into the final lap with 1:15 on the time board The gap was still a rather healthy minute when Brunel attacked with 6.7km to go and powered away from his former companions The chase behind began to get desperate when Brunel had 50 seconds still with 4km to go while Coppens and Vercouille weren't giving up Intermarché-Wanty led the pursuit as Brunel began to carve out more time on his first two chasers It became clear the bunch had severely underestimated the attackers when Brunel went into the final 2km with a 25-second lead They had the TotalEnergies rider in sight as he went under the red kite the peloton lost any chance of reeling Brunel in Coppens and Vercouille were caught by the sprinters just before the line with Coppens continuing his effort to take third while Vercouille sat up and came through in sixth place Results powered by FirstCycling she coordinates coverage for North American events and global news As former elite-level road racer who dabbled in cyclo-cross and track Laura has a passion for all three disciplines When not working she likes to go camping and explore lesser traveled roads UCI governance and performing data analysis you will then be prompted to enter your display name Tim Boury developed his culinary skills at Hotel School Ter Duinen one of the most prestigious culinary schools in Belgium he gained experience working in renowned restaurants such as Comme chez Soi and Oud Sluis under renowned chef Sergio Herman where he perfected his approach to fine dining Tim Boury and his wife Inge Waeles opened their eponymous restaurant The restaurant quickly gained recognition: the first Michelin star came in 2011 followed by the second in 2017 and finally the third in 2022 This makes it one of the most important restaurants in Belgium and one of the few to hold three Michelin stars Tim Boury's cuisine is characterized by the use of local and seasonal products with a focus on quality and sustainability His dishes play with flavors and textures while keeping the main product at the center Some of his iconic dishes include lobster tartare with rowanberries and green apples The Michelin Guide praised his ability to create complex yet perfectly balanced dishes with original use of sauces In addition to the success of his restaurant a culinary academy that trains young chefs from around the world and offers them a full experience in his kitchen This project is a way for Boury to give back to the culinary community sharing his knowledge and training the next generation of culinary talent Do you want to discover the latest news and recipes of the most renowned chefs and restaurants in the world La nostra società utilizza inoltre cookie funzionali per registrare informazioni sulle scelte dell’utente e per consentire una personalizzazione del Sito; ad esempio Questi cookie possono essere installati dalla nostra società o da Terze parti In caso di disabilitazione di questi cookie la qualità e l’esperienza di navigazione potrebbe non essere soddisfacente Questi cookie sono installati da social media per consentire la condivisione dei contenuti del presente Sito Essi sono in grado di monitorare la navigazione compiuta anche in altri siti e creano un 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“The EuroMillions Cup Finals are a lot more than two finals,” said the competition’s organizing director Geert De Dobbeleer “Thanks to the great organisational team of TopVolleyBelgium and with focus on the sport presentation we created a fantastic event with a tailor-made program for kids and volleyball clubs For sure the EMCF is the most important day for volleybal in Belgium – for players one of the eyecatchers this year was a custom-designed VIP experience for kids Around 1,000 children got a very special VIP treatment and some very exclusive tours behind the scenes TopVolleyBelgium wanted to focus more in celebrating the youngest volleyball players – the stars of the future TopVolleyBelgium will organise the EuroMillions Cup Finals on 14th February 2021 – and there is no doubt they will again take it to a higher level Quick links – Volleyball:FIVB.comFacebookTwitterInstagramYoutube The FIVB is the governing body responsible for all forms of Volleyball on a global level Working closely with national federations and private enterprises to develop Volleyball as a popular media and entertainment sport FIVB Fédération Internationale de Volleyball Château Les Tourelles Edouard-Sandoz 2-4 1006 Lausanne Switzerland Phone: +41 213 453 535 Fax: +41 213 453 545 Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative signs with Belgium KSV RoeselareSan Antonio native tallied two goals with Alamo City clubAndrew Cely SAN ANTONIO – A local soccer talent is heading overseas Right in the middle of a breakout second season with San Antonio FC midfielder Ethan Bryant has decided to join Belgian club K.S.V The move was announced by the team on Monday participated in SAFC's Elite Training Program after playing for Brandeis High School and quickly rose through the ranks He made his USL debut with San Antonio's first team at just 16 years old becoming the youngest player in SAFC history to do so and tallied two goals and three assists in 16 appearances Although he has been hampered by injuries recently Bryant had developed into a consistent weapon logging 410 minutes in six games this season "It's very bittersweet because Ethan was a great player," head coach Darren Powell said and was just getting ready for the final push of the year he has a wonderful opportunity and deserves it We're just excited that he has an opportunity to join the European pyramid and we're going to be supporting him and cheering for him from San Antonio "I'm thrilled for Ethan and the opportunity that he's getting," said midfielder Cristian Parano He showed up to work every single day and gave his best I'm thrilled for him and I wish him all the best." local talents currently seeing playing time on SAFC's roster the SAFC Pro Academy coaching staff was named the U.S Soccer Development Central Conference Boys Coaching Staff of the Year Bryant's opportunity overseas will likely be the first of many for this young core and the organization is thrilled to be a part of their development "It is just good for us to be part of the journey and create different pathways for players," Powell said "It says that players can be successful in San Antonio and earn the right to go in several different directions San Antonio FC will return to action this Friday night against Tacoma Defiance Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved Email Newsletters KSAT RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us KSAT Internships Careers at KSAT Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Text description provided by the architects Rooftop greenhouse Agrotopia is Europe’s largest research center for urban food production Agrotopia gives a striking architectural appearance to horticulture on the roofs of the city All the rainwater that is collected with the building’s roof is used to irrigate the plants and the residual water is cleaned and reused Municipal residual heat from the nearby Mirom waste incinerator heats the greenhouse Agrotopia lives in a circular symbiosis with the city Agrotopia is the building where the new future generation of city farmers is trained They will not only learn how to grow leafy vegetables and fruit vegetables but will also learn how to work with new horticultural technologies and business models You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email ETHAN BRYANT IS unlike most prototypical American soccer prospects he did not move hundreds of miles to play in an MLS academy and he did not spend most of his youth career in a European academy Bryant is of a rare breed of players who got their professional break through the academy pipeline of a USL club Bryant’s initial access to a grassroots club linked to an academy team was hard to come by He largely played recreational soccer and bounced form team to team until he finally landed at Classics Elite Soccer Academy at 11-years-old It was not until San Antonio FC came into the picture in 2016 that a pipeline to the professional game presented itself to Bryant Identified while playing for Classics Elite at 15-years-old Bryant was offered a spot in San Antonio’s Elite Training Program in 2017 It did not take long for him to jump in with the senior team he was a regular figure in their training sessions from the middle of the 2017 season onward Bryant signed his first professional contract at 16 years and 178 days old “I was kind of shocked because I was happy just being in that atmosphere and training with them,” Bryant said “Then for them to say ‘now you’re a part of us’ was kind of a woah moment ETHAN BRYANT FOR OUR CITY! #Defend210 pic.twitter.com/6vrbS7Jl0W He continued training with the first team throughout the early days of the 2018 USL season but it was not until May that he would even make a matchday squad He made the bench for San Antonio’s second round U.S Open Cup clash with Midland-Odessa but did not make an appearance in the match The same story would play out three days later when San Antonio drew with Tulsa Roughnecks FC in USL play but Bryant’s debut easily filled the void of the potential game time he missed in those two matches “I knew two days before that game that I was starting so I had a little bit of time to prepare,” Bryant recalled in the build-up to an Open Cup match against the Colorado Switchbacks FC “Little did I know that it would be a 120-minute game that went to penalties I thought [my debut] was going to be even earlier but obviously the Open Cup is a good opportunity for that.” Bryant made one more a substitute appearance in San Antonio’s fourth round Open Cup loss to FC Dallas and made the bench twice before making his USL debut He started in midfield against Sacramento FC but the opposition’s pedigree did not faze Bryant’s approach to the game San Antonio won the match 1-0 with Bryant assisting the game winner after winning back possession in his own half and playing a through ball into the run of César Elizondo Bryant’s name became a regular occurrence on the team sheet He would be left out of the match day squad just seven times out of the remaining 20 games of the season starting all nine of his appearances and playing 735 minutes across them Bryant’s knack for clutch moments continued as he added two more game-winning assists to his tally against Los Angeles Galaxy II and Las Vegas Lights FC The most memorable moment to is first season as a professional was undoubtedly his game-winning goal against Seattle Sounders FC 2 It was also at this time when Bryant was called up to the U.S That team was designed with preparing players for the 2021 U-20 cycle.  “I wasn’t really thinking about the goal,” Bryant said “I really wanted to win the game because we were struggling and needed to clinch a playoff spot It was really an instinct moment to be in the right place at the right time and then connect with the ball well I would say that game and the Reno game in 2019 were my favorite games.” His goal against Reno did not have the same game-winning title as his previous direct goal involvements but it did help San Antonio come back from a 2-0 deficit A handful of injuries would prevent Bryant from amassing the same game time in 2019 as he did in 2018 but he logged just over 450 minutes across seven appearances that year his 90 minutes in a 3-0 win over Austin Bold FC would be his last appearance for his hometown club Prior to his move to Belgian Proximus League side KSV Roeselare Bryant receive interest from clubs in the Netherlands and Germany Vitesse was one of the teams he named explicitly but the complexity of the Netherlands’ foreign youth player contracts lessened the appeal of the move While the prospect of playing in Germany also appealed to Bryant he ultimately decided to sign with Roeselare as they ensured him that he would be training and playing with the first team “I think it was the right time,” Bryant said I’m big on when you’re comfortable you’re probably not going to grow as much doing well and being one of the consistently good performers on the team but I thought it was time to take the next step to help me grow I think it’s going to make me a better player.” Though Bryant is the only American in the second division of Belgian’s professional soccer leagues Brendan Hines-Ike of Kortrijk and now Chris Durkin of Sint-Truiden are all playing in the country’s premier league While it does not present the same glamour as a first division team Bryant was training with Roeselare’s first team and beginning to make a few appearances on the bench before the COVID-19 pandemic practically shut down sports around the world also suited his own better than the direct Still a teenager and with a slim 5’11” frame Bryant admittedly did not favor himself when it came to play a more athletic game in the long run He likes being able to put the ball down and play a more technically driven game Citing Barcelona legends Xavi and Andres Iniesta as his idols it comes as no surprise that the midfielder is more interested in a style of play that where the ball is at his feet more often than in the air Roeselare were not in the best of form heading into the global quarantine either With the format of the Belgian second division they were set to play a best-of-five series against K.S.C Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen as they both finished at the bottom of the table The loser of this five-game series would be relegated to the Belgian third division After talking with some of his American colleagues in Spain and Italy Bryant decided to head back stateside towards the end of March The 17-year-old @SanAntonioFC starlet returns!More on Ethan Bryant → https://t.co/CPvwbI4YP5 pic.twitter.com/QNML6PdOtu “It’s a bit unsettling because I thought I would be coming home around [the end of April],” Bryant said “We wanted to finish the season obviously The adjustment to life in Belgium has not impacted Bryant tremendously Even without American players in the squad or within the same division he has become close friends with Englishman Tom Holmes and Dutch defender Gregory Kuisch who are on loan from Reading and PSV Veteran midfielder Arnold Mvuemba has also become somewhat of a role model for Bryant in his professionalism and the creativity he possesses in a similar position on the pitch the 18-year-old Bryant has quickly acclimatized to his new surroundings and teammates Bryant now remains at home in San Antonio awaiting the time when he can return to Belgium using his at-home gym to continue bulking up and utilizing his backyard to work on his ability on the ball in tight spaces Bryant is still seeing out his final year of high school “I’m actually finishing my senior year online so I’ve had to balance my football and school a lot more,” Bryant said “I’ve been in the gym a lot more The people from Belgium mostly speaks Flemish but most of the guys on the team speak English and French.” It is not often that a player developed within a USL system finds himself playing in Europe at any level Bryant has become a pioneer and role model for future USL Academy products to emulate in maturity level of play and even self confidence when the decision to potentially move abroad presents itself While he misses the convenience of restaurants and food joints being open regularly in San Antonio he has slowly fallen in love with the friendliness that resonates through the streets of Roeselare Two months is a small sample size to go off of but Bryant’s shown so far that he has the potential to make it in Europe even without the glamourous background of being from an MLS or European academy in towns and villages people across West Flanders Province marked the 80th anniversary of their Liberation from the Nazi yoke as the Second World War drew to a close special ceremonies were staged and exhibitions opened In Bruges a parade of old army vehicles was held while elsewhere people pariedy in 40s style the commemoration of the liberation started with the opening of a restored command bunker The bunker houses a permanent exhibition telling the story of the liberation by Polish forces Local people could take part in a tour of all the places that played a role on that eventful 1944 day and flowers were laid on the spot where 8 Polish soldiers died during the liberation several re-enactment groups pitched their tents on the Kruisvest to show what daily life was like for soldiers 80 years ago where triage was done and lightly wounded soldiers were separated from the seriously injured The lightly wounded were patched up and sent back to the front the seriously wounded were given first care at the dressing station and then dispatched to a field hospital or hospital Dorine Bousse is also a nurse in real life ‘It was completely different working then’ she says On Saturday a parade of 25 military vehicles wended its way from ‘t Zand to the Market Square in Bruges A photo exhibition also runs at the town hall till 20 October before moving to Zeebrugge In the Westhoek District a torch of remembrance toured the area  The initiative came from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission which looks after the graves of Commonwealth soldiers The memorial torch symbolises the memories and lessons from the two world wars that need to be passed on to younger generations It was lit at Talbot House in the town of Poperinge during the commemoration of its liberation After a special Last Post on Sunday evening in Ieper the inauguration of a new memorial stone to the Polish liberators had already taken place in the presence of the granddaughter of the Polish general Stanislas Maczek A number of towns chose not only to commemorate the liberation with ceremonies and exhibitions but also to party in a style that would be familiar to the inhabitants who celebrated 80 years ago while in De Panne there was a liberation concert VDL Bus & Coach will not be missing the appointment of Busworld 2023 Europe’s largest bus & coach trade fair Busworld will be held in Brussels from 7 to 12 October With the theme ‘Experience tomorrow’s mobility VDL Bus & Coach aims to demonstrate its strategy and […] VDL Bus & Coach will not be missing the appointment of Busworld 2023 VDL Bus & Coach aims to demonstrate its strategy and role as a forerunner with regard to sustainable mobility already operational carbon-neutral factory the new generation Citea for public transport and the innovation philosophy regarding coaches VDL Bus & Coach states the company “is actively working on themes related to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and is further developing a full Zero Emission portfolio with a view to the European Green Deal the ‘easy-to-integrate’ philosophy is followed in the further development of modern diagnostic tooling and the premise of the European Union’s General Safety Regulation (GSR) is high on the agenda.The showcase of the new completely energy-neutral production facility in Roeselare is also one of the elaborations of this objective” The factory is a production site of more than 20,000 square metres with a roof full of solar panels The new generation Citea is already rolling off the line here and the premises will be officially opened in the first half of 2024 Another theme at the Brussels fair will be the presentation of VDL’s future vision for coaches The third-generation VDL Futura innovation platform will play a prominent role during Busworld and visitors will be taken through its philosophy on long-distance and intercity transport VDL Bus & Coach states it “strongly believes that sustainable mobility requires an integrated approach in which cooperation between chain partners is central The OEM is increasingly changing from manufacturer to system partner This goes beyond simply providing a vehicle products from other VDL companies active in the world of energy transition will also be displayed at Busworld“ © Copyright 2012 - 2025 | Vado e Torno Edizioni | All rights reserved | P.I A church full of memorabilia showcases just how much the sport means in Belgium Philippe Gilbert: The five races that changed my life Flutter in Flanders: Taking bets at the Classics Logan Owen: An American in Belgium the media and fans of all ages - make a 'pilgrimage' to the region to race report on and spectate some of the toughest races of the year. The link between cycling and religion may sound far-fetched to an outsider The cycling museum in Roeselare examines the links between cycling and religion through a variety of exhibits at its temporary home at the Fathers' Church in the town The museum will reopen at its permanent home on Polenplein which is currently undergoing a complete refurbishment the cycling museum houses historical artefacts and artwork although here depicting the sport of cycling and bicycles of cycling legends past and present are on display including everything from Fausto Coppi's Bianchi to mitts belonging to the Schleck brothers As well as the rare and valuable products on display the cycling museum takes visitors on their own 'pilgrimage' through the church through 10 cabinet displays located along the external walls of the building Station number 9 - Sinners - is strategically located within the church's confession booth A black Lance Armstrong jersey adorns the outside of the ornately carved booth while the opening minutes of the infamous interview with Oprah Winfrey plays on loop behind the slatted divide inside A film documenting the Tour of Flanders features the famous Flandrien Johan Museeuw who describes two potentially career-ending crashes and reveals his rosary was not worn around his neck during either incident Supposedly when the 'Lion of Flanders' retired The cycling museum focuses on more than just victories at the Fathers' Church Displays commemorating the late Frank Vandenbroucke Wouter Weylandt and Andrei Kivilev bring home the fragility and mortality of cyclists It is difficult not to feel emotional and reflective at these exhibits whose family have entrusted the museum with the Belgian's 1999 Liège-Bastogne-Liège trophy 'As far as Flemish racing fanatics are concerned in some years Easter Sunday falls on the day of the Tour of Flanders is held and not the other way around!' Linking cycling to Catholicism at the church is taken even further with metaphoric images in the centre of the church which depict the fourteen stations of the cross sits a dominating sculpture of an 'Iron Cross' constructed from hundreds of bicycles welded together and has a rainbow backdrop of iconic and recognisable jerseys on the back wall the museum has a 'Peloton of cycling gods' including the Bianchis of Coppi and Ullrich the custom Trek Domane of Fabian Cancellara and steel machines dating back to the 1924 Tour de France Whether you feel a spiritual connection with the sport of cycling or simply enjoy the elaborate and colourful history of the sport the cycling museum in Roeselare showcases the vast spectrum of the beauty and ugliness of the sport to be appreciated by all You can visit the Roselare Cycling Museum at Fathers' Church, Delaerestraat 33, Roeselare, Belgium or learn more at www.cyclingisreligion.be VDL Bus & Coach has officially opened yesterday that includes a 27,000m2 production facility and offices of VDL Bus Roeselare and VDL Bus & Coach Belgium The production capacity of VDL Bus Roeselare (Krommebeekpark 2) is about 800 buses per year but currently the pace is 7 units every seven days which is an annual projection of 340 units VDL Bus & Coach says it “chose to share production of this electric city bus with its other production facility in Valkenswaard” in order to maximise the use of available production capacity and increasing flexibility The manufacturer claims the newly-opened plant being “the most modern bus factory in Europe“ whose foundation stone had been laid on 8 February 2022 the serial production of the new generation Citea will take place The opening was attended by Flemish prime minister Jan Jambon and Flemish minister Lydia Peeters (Mobility) as well as customers The building “was designed with a strong focus on environmental friendliness with underfloor heating and extensive ventilation systems ensuring efficient use of energy – VDL explains - Solar panels have been integrated into the design making the plant largely self-sufficient in its energy needs The green roof not only contributes to the aesthetics of the building but also acts as a natural insulator and contributes to the biodiversity of the environment” VDL Bus & Coach states the company deliberately chooses to build its buses in Europe “We have a reliable network of production facilities with our own skilled workers who have been loyal to us for years Our employees are highly qualified and use state-of-the-art technology to produce the electric buses of today and of the future,” says Rolf-Jan Zweep VDL Bus & Coach stresses the importance of a level playing field with initiatives from other continents playing by the same rules,” says Rolf-Jan Zweep also stresses the importance of investing in jobs: “We know that technically-skilled people are of paramount importance for the high-end manufacturing industry It is crucial that we also continue to invest in lifelong learning as bus builders to adapt the skills of our employees to the changing needs of the economy we should not assume this happens automatically: it requires a great effort from both employer and employee.” The Oxford Companion to Beer definition of Rodenbach is a Belgian brewery located in the town of Roeselare famed for its sour red ales Ferdinand Rodenbach migrated to Flanders from the German Rhineland His descendants immersed themselves in local commerce and their brewing interests began when Pedro Rodenbach secured a partnership in a Roeselare brewery in 1821 who set the tone for the business’s development when he traveled to England and studied porter-making The Rodenbach cellar in the Belgian town of Roeselar contains nearly 300 giant oak vats known as “foeders.” photograph by denton tillman Today Rodenbach is part of the Palm Breweries group, whose main production center is at Steenhuffel, Belgium. See palm breweries Palm (which is also part-owner of the Boon brewery commissioning a new brewhouse and showcasing the remarkable cellar filled with nearly 300 giant oak vats Known in Dutch as “foeders,” these range in capacity from 140 hl (120 barrels) to 650 hl (555 barrels) Rodenbach beers are brewed from a blend of pale ale and colored malts Top fermentation in cylindro-conical vessels with the Rodenbach mixed yeast culture leads to 4 weeks’ lagering in horizontal tanks The beer is then transferred to the oak vats some of which date back more than 150 years where it is aged for up to 2 years at 59°F (15°C) Microorganisms in the wood sour the beer and create a complex array of fruity esters There are two main products from Rodenbach: Rodenbach Classic is a 5% ABV blend of young (un-soured) beer with aged beer at a ratio of 1:3 [ratio should be 3:1 in favor of young beer] See also flanders The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays The cross pinnacle on the Tower of Jesus Christ will be ready to receive visitors in 2026 on the centennial of Gaudi’s death Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass Steffen Romstöck said that he would respect the residents’ choice and would take over the helm of the municipality which will come into force from 1 January 2025 Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape But operating them is still illegal under the country’s legislation can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition it has a unique modular design that allows it to be shortened and lengthened like a train that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region the ranking considers several distinct but essential factors these quiet areas will now be available on all main routes in the country The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students Kris Declercq (born 1972) has been the Mayor of Roeselare since 2016 He obtained a Master of Law at KU Leuven and specialized in commercial and constitutional law at the University of Stellenbosch (South Africa) He has been advisor to Prime Ministers Yves Leterme and Herman Van Rompuy in the fields of constitutional law and local government Declercq became a deputy-mayor for urban planning and economic development in Roeselare Declercq presides over ‘West-Vlaamse Intercommunale’ which unites 54 cities in Western Flanders and is member of the “Eurometropole” general assembly a cross-border metropolitan area of more than 2 000 000 people Roeselare (more than 63 000 inhabitants) is situated in the heart of West-Flanders (Flanders-Belgium) It is also the largest city of the Midwest a region of approximately 240 000 inhabitants and is a city characterized by many businesses in agriculture and horticulture: we call ourselves 'The Food Valley' because almost a quarter of all Western European frozen food production comes from our region highway and water to the rest of Belgium and Europe My policy has always been based on 'investing in people' solidarity and entrepreneurship are central combined with a fair and efficient administration.  By investing in smart people new technological developments in the field of digitalization 'internet of things’ and new communication tools can also be realized Roeselare is known in Flanders as one of the shopping cities we need to anticipate international trends that are bringing about change: a changing consumption landscape jobs that are independent of time and place automation and a gap between supply and demand in the labour market We developed a comprehensive plan to turn the 'high street' back into a lively meeting place: our knowledge centre and library (ARhus) and the replacement of parking spaces by green squares are all now integrated in the city centre This experience means that our traditional commercial environment has also received a new boost But in times of online shopping this is a permanent challenge.  Our plan has also inspired a number of cities in the UK Although Roeselare is a small town we also look beyond national borders We actively participate in the Eurometropole we have been an active partner of Eurotowns since this year and are increasingly valued as a reliable and inspiring partner in European projects Many young and old people are coming to live in our town which has changed enormously over the past 10 years such as: how to deal with space and how to provide more green spaces in our urban environment As a guideline we follow the 17 UN sustainable development objectives.  In this way we have provided our town with own energy through an underground 'heating network' and we ensure that high-rise buildings remain compatible with a city tailored to the needs of the people we are realising a 'climate switch' by giving green mobility more opportunities Because we are in the heart of a large horticulture and agriculture area a good and smart water management is of fundamental importance Our ambition is to develop in the upcoming years a system with buffer basins and a high-performance platform fed by an intricate network of sensors for water levels and rainfall This should allow us to intervene appropriately in periods of both flooding and water shortages Roeselare Town Council put a lot of effort into offering a hygienic and corona-safe environment in the city centre streets In this way an effort was made to keep the core shopping area as attractive as possible We call it SAFE shopping instead of FUN shopping because we have transformed the public domain into a safe environment to walk and to shop with social distancing rules efforts were made to support the retailers This involved offering advertisements free of charge distributing voucher leaflets also free of charge which turned into a ‘thank-you’ initiative to the care sector We also worked on setting up and promoting a 'Shop-local’ website with a list of local merchants that offer take-aways or pickups or work with a web shop Efforts were also made to continue organising the weekly market safely.  The funding possibilities in the Shop#VANRSL programme and De Geziene Vitrine (‘The seen storefront’) were strongly promoted among the retail owners and interested start-ups in addition to basic hygiene precautionary principles to also take measures for ventilation in classrooms This could help prevent the spread of the coronavirus The CO2 concentration in the air is an indicator of the indoor air quality Measuring CO2 concentration in classrooms can be an indicator to the need for ventilation in a classroom A survey of the coordinating principals shows that all schools are prepared to raise awareness among schools and teachers but investing in CO2 meters for each school and classroom is not financially feasible Some schools have already purchased a number of devices And all the schools are asking for extra CO2 meters for use in school buildings In addition to making CO2 measuring devices available a specific measurement plan will also be necessary to correctly analyse and interpret measurements in order to be able to take appropriate responses This is the responsibility of each school and school board It is important for those measurements to take into account the environmental conditions (external temperature etc.) in order to be able to make the correct analysis Which actions are necessary to go below the CO2 threshold value this contributes to awareness among teachers to ventilate the classrooms more this creates expectations for the local government as an organizing body with regard to adjustments in the infrastructure of school buildings (classrooms that score poorly) The school boards must be aware of the effect that the measurements can have on the monitoring and action plan Every campus in Roeselare (primary education secondary education and higher education) received a package with I am extremely proud of the enormous progress that we as a town council have made in recent years in terms of public services I am also pleased that we have made great strides with regards to the quality of life in the town both in terms of infrastructure and its human dimension for the progress in human dimension there is: The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces An interview with the Mayor of a Polish city that seeks to reinvent itself An interview with the newly elected ICLEI President and Mayor of Malmö A conversation with the Mayor of Lisbon about the spirit and dimensions of innovation present in the Portuguese capital the two firms were aided by the expertise of engineering consultants Tractebel as well as greenhouse construction specialist Smiemans Projecten Perched atop the headquarters of REO Veiling in Roeselare - which also acts as an agricultural auction market the intervention takes the form of a massive greenhouse with an aluminium and glass exterior that merges seamlessly with the concrete base of the industrial building beneath gives urban horticulture a dramatic face and presence within its context this is the ideal place in which to conduct large-scale and professional research into the emerging field of urban horticulture we can strengthen the link between research and practice We also want to use a visitor corridor in the greenhouse to give the general public a better understanding of greenhouse horticulture and contemporary agriculture and horticulture." the new greenhouse structure accommodates cutting-edge facilities for research into the cultivation of fruits and vegetables along with an educational trail for the general public that runs through the layout in tandem with the primary functional spaces with the standards of thermal comfort that visitors would require Agrotopia was not solely a place for plants to flourish - it also had to provide for all the needs of those coming to learn and work on the premises Frederik Ghyssaert of Tractebel engineering reveals in an official statement that this was achieved through "box-in-box spaces that were created for research and education with a climate adapted to people fogging was used to temper the wind chill on hot days." Starting with the visitor corridor around the building’s periphery the design employs buffers and heating methods to regulate internal conditions including pipe heating and LED lighting mechanisms in addition to a raised concrete floor that contains supply lines for irrigation Existing in symbiosis with the remainder of the city, Agrotopia responds to the challenge of maximising efficient space usage in cities uniting the worlds of sustainable architecture and cultivation into a singular monument to urban agriculture that forms a sustainable glittering crown for a landmark point of convergence within Roeselare Jerry's work as a writer is fuelled by an innate desire to ascertain the driving forces behind exemplary architecture and design he directs this interest towards crafting riveting narratives that attempt to capture the essence of creative endeavours from all over the world From vernacular knowledge to modern sustainability Middle Eastern pavilions serve as living archives of architectural thought offering fresh frameworks for global adoption STIR engages with the curators of the Togo Oman and Qatar pavilions—debuting at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025—on representation the book presents a fictional story depicting algorithms exercising control over humans and how this affects the built environment Tipnis shares how the toolbox democratises the practice of restoration via DIY resources to repair tangible urban heritage made of common building materials Exclusive preview for subscribers. 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Learn More © Copyright 2019-2025 STIR Design Private Limited Please confirm your email address and we’ll send you a link to reset your password All your bookmarks will be available across all your devices Password must be 8 characters long including one capital letter By creating an account, you acknowledge and agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy by STIR Select the Conversation Category you would like to watch Please enter your details and click submit Single account access for STIRworld.com,STIRpad.com and exclusive STIRfri content Verification link sent to check your inbox or spam folder to complete sign up process by Jerry Elengical | Published on : Mar 05 VDL Bus & Coach is taking the next step towards its ‘Aiming for Zero’ objective focused on the topic of energy transition: a new factory will be built in Roeselare where buses (and mainly electric buses) will be manufactured in a CO2-neutral environment starting in late 2021 three-quarters of all public transport buses will be electric and a growing number of city councils believe zero emissions should be the norm in the near future While competitors are increasingly shifting their production to low-wage countries VDL Bus & Coach deliberately chooses to continue to build buses in Western Europe The factory will be built on an eight hectare site along the Roeselare ring road The land was purchased already one year ago The new factory will replace the current VDL factory in Roeselare A number of zoning procedures must be completed before the planned groundbreaking in the spring of 2020 With the relocation and modernization of its factory in Roeselare VDL Bus & Coach has reinforced its ‘Aiming for Zero’ ambition “We want to remain at the forefront of e-mobility in Europe,” said VDL Bus & Coach CEO Henk Coppens “The knowledge and expertise we have gained since the first electric bus was launched in 2015 will be further expanded The call for zero emissions is growing everywhere we tirelessly pursue the development o2f sustainable innovative solutions that make this possible The new factory in Roeselare will be our centre for e-mobility enabling us to respond even better to the needs and demands of the market.” Below you’ll find the latest features highlighting the upcoming events here on the Isle of Wight If you would like to promote an event to OnTheWight readers, find out more. 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Below are articles relating to Isle of Wight travel. ​CategoriesCategoriesEnglishECONOMYBus manufacturer VDL opens new factory in West Flanders10 April 2024 Amid the chaos surrounding the bankruptcy of bus maker Van Hool competitor and possible acquirer VDL is opening a new factory for electric buses in Roeselare Its construction was already announced in 2018 but work did not start until 2022 Production is expected to be at full speed by the end of 2025 the Dutch company has been making buses in its revamped factory in Roeselare The official opening ceremony took place on Wednesday and was attended by Flemish minister-president JanJambon and Mobility minister Lydia Peeters Factory director Alain Doucet remarked that the old factory halls were stuck in the 20th century and that modernisation had been much needed The opening of the factory does not indicate that the company is in good shape The management launched a plea to politicians today pointing out the challenges facing the bus industry senior vice president of the group's bus division while bus makers in Belgium and Europe have difficulty accessing the Chinese market the Flemish bus manufacturer that was declared bankrupt on Monday came back into the picture with a new plan to acquire Van Hool #FlandersNewsService | Roeselare mayor Kris Declerq VDL Group chief executive officer Willem Van Der Leegte and VDL's Roeselare director Alain Doucet at the official opening of the new production site of VDL in Roeselare 10 April 2024 © BELGA PHOTO KURT DESPLENTER Copy linkGet updates in your mailboxYour email addressSubscribeBy clicking "Subscribe" I confirm I have read and agree to the Privacy Policy rapid and high-quality information 24 hours a day from Belgium and abroad to all Belgian media not to mention entertainment and lifestyle our journalists and press photographers produce hundreds of photos and news stories Since the end of March 2022 English has been added as a language businesses and various organisations that need reliable information Belga News Agency also offers a comprehensive range of corporate services to meet all their communication needs www.belganewsagency.eu Gain instant access to virtual editions.Don't have an account? 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Can't find what you're looking for?Search here On the eve of its acquisition of the Van Hool coach business Belgium-based VDL Bus & Coach formally opened its VDL Bus Roeselare the 100% electric bus for public transport The opening was attended by Flemish Prime Minister and Flemish minister Lydia Peeters (Mobility) as well as customers The foundation stone of VDL Groep’s new bus plant had been laid on 8 February 2022 these plans have come to fruition in what VDL says is the most modern bus factory in Europe The new site features VDL Groep’s sustainability and innovation philosophy The building has underfloor heating and extensive ventilation systems ensuring efficient use of energy but also acts as a natural insulator and contributes to the biodiversity of the environment Local employment and European production VDL Bus & Coach deliberately chooses to build its buses in Europe “We have a reliable network of production facilities Our employees are highly qualified and use state-of-the-art technology to produce the electric buses of today and of the future,” says Rolf-Jan Zweep also stresses the importance of investing in jobs: “We know that technically-skilled people are of paramount importance for the high-end manufacturing industry VDL Bus Roeselare’s production capacity is around 800 buses per annum Despite the fact that the Roeselare plant could manufacture this total number of new-generation Citeas each year on its own VDL Bus & Coach deliberately chose to share production of this electric city bus with its other production facility in Valkenswaard This maximises the use of available production capacity Web Design & SEO by Brave Agency This site uses some unobtrusive cookies to store information on your computer these are in place to ensure that you receive the best possible experience when using the Bus & Coach Buyer website Designer drug ‘flakka’ is giving greater and greater cause for concern It’s above all in western parts that use of the drug has been on the rise In West Flanders the public prosecutor sees the number of cases steadily increasing and is eager to take decisive action against flakka dealers and users Flakka is called a "zombie drug" because users are no longer fully conscious and make uncontrolled movements The drug is dangerous and highly addictive it’s especially in the region around the town of Roeselare The body can produce no more norepinephrine and dopamine Toxicologist Jan Tytgat (Leuven University) points out the consequences of using flakka: "The drug is really dangerous and can lead to paranoid behaviour There have even been cases of users jumping off a balcony without any hesitation" As a result the drug has picked up the name "zombie drug" "That refers to the fact that users no longer behave like ordinary humans: their movements become uncontrollable as muscle fibres begin to dissolve in the bloodstream The brain keeps on asking users for a new shot," explains Tytgat The problems with flakka started to become noticeable in West Flanders last year The drug is being peddled in the town of Roeselare and several other localities flakka is a designer drug called alpha-PHP Last year police in Woumen (West Flanders) had to overpower a man who was half-naked and completely out of control a 32-year-old man killed a cyclist in Diksmuide; he was under the influence of the zombie drug "The use of flakka started a year and a half ago in Roeselare," explains Jan Theuwen a centre in Roeselare that helps people with drug problems "We thought at that time that it might only be a local and temporary problem but that turned out to be wrong: the use has expanded to the Westhoek District There are hardly any known users in Bruges or Ostend Jan Theuwen has an explanation for why the flakka epidemic started in the market town of Roeselare: "It was due to a number of 'psychonauts' These are young people who like to experiment with new designer drugs These are drugs that are chemically manipulated and not immediately illegal A number of young people now promoted flakka in Roeselare and as a result the traditional dealers also jumped on bandwagon That set the ball rolling during the past eighteen months The dealers have been building a customer base and their customers are in Diksmuide The public prosecutor has also seen the number of flakka dealers increase in West Flanders That is why the West Flanders public prosecutor's office has now decided to take decisive action The new approach was evident in court in Veurne on Wednesday A 47-year-old dealer from Diksmuide and his 42-year-old accomplice from Houthulst received 38-month and 18-month prison sentences respectively for dealing flakka "We pointed to the serious dangers associated with use of this drug There are users who cannot live without it after just trying it once," the West Flanders public prosecutor's office explains Belgium U21 v Scotland U21UEFA Under-21 EURO 2025 QualifierFriday Scotland Under-21s are back in action on Friday evening aiming to build on the back-to-back victories secured over Hungary and Malta in October Scotland will face a tough challenge though as they travel to Roeselare to take on Belgium Scot Gemmill's side were in blistering form as they defeated Hungary 3-1 at Fir Park last month before they overcame a stubborn Malta side 2-1 in a tighter encounter Liverpool youngster Ben Doak is back in the squad after missing the match against Norway Lyall Cameron and Dire Mebude's returns also provide a boost after they missed both matches last month there have also been some withdrawals from the original squad named by Gemmill at the start of the month After Jude Smith and Emilio Lawrence withdrew from the squad last week Max Johnston and Ben McPherson also withdrew prior to meeting up with the group this week Josh Doig was also named in Scotland's original squad before being promoted to the Men's A squad Adam Devine and Kai Fotheringham and Vincent Angelini Finlay Robertson is a player who has been drafted in to the squad at short notice for the second time in succession The Dundee midfielder impressed in the Championship as the Dens Park side won promotion Robertson reflected on his first call up and what a potential Under-21 debut would mean to him Finlay - you received your first Under-21 call up during the last camp Was that a bit unexpected when the call came I’ve been in the Under-19s set-up a few years ago but nothing since then It was a good late birthday present when I got the call this time just after my 21st I had a few missed calls on my phone so I thought ‘I wonder what this it?’ but I was delighted when I got it How have you found the experience in the two camps you've been a part of It’s a lot more tactical at international level it’s different to what I’ve been used to but it’s good to see how your level matches up against the other players I’ve known Josh Mulligan since I was 12 years old and I know a few of the other boys like Lewis Neilson so it’s been an easy squad to settle in to and the boys have been great Hungary were a very good side but we played so well It opens your eyes a bit to the level of players around the world You were pretty young when you made your first team debut at Dundee and you've experienced relegation and promotion already in your young career I was 16 when I made my debut on the last game of the season in the Premiership Then in the following season I played quite a bit and that’s when I got my Under-19s call-up which was great But when you’re young you have ups and downs I went from playing Under-18s and going to school to straight into the first team There was no in between but you’ve got to learn quick and I think that has made me a better person and a better character I’ve played over 50 times for Dundee and if you told me that I was 18 or 19 when I went to Cove Rangers and Paul Hartley was the manager We won the league that year and the boys were flying so it was a good team to go to because we played good football This year has seen Dundee play Premiership football again How have you found the step up from the Championship The physicality of the league is tough and every team is so clinical they’ll punish you so you’ve got to be tuned in for the full game to give yourself a chance he’s giving me a licence to be a bit more free and to get forward a bit more I’ve improved both sides to my game and it means you can play in a variety of different positions which has helped another success story of the Scottish FA JD Performance School programme It must be great to see so many fellow graduates in the squad I actually played against Kai Fotheringham in the Scottish Schools Cup Final at Hampden and we won Lyall Cameron and Archie Meekison – we had a really good team and it was a good day out and it was class to win The programme was really good and the proof is in the pudding the amount of players who are still playing at a good level who were in the Performance Schools They also help you with school and help you catch up Former Scotland manager Gordon Strachan is another influence for you at Dens Park If you want to go and speak to Gordon – he’s there for you You have to respect him and having someone like him at Dundee really helps the academy and you can see how it’s grown He’s always coming to speak to us and showing us clips Any time you can listen to someone like him talk about football And just finally - how much would it mean if you were to get on the pitch over the course of the next week If I got a cap I would be over the moon as it’s the biggest achievement you can get at this level – playing for your country If I got on the pitch I would be delighted but it will be tough matches Scotland played Belgium at Under-21 level only last year and earned a more than respectable draw In their penultimate game of the previous qualifying campaign Scotland travelled to Sint-Truiden in June 2022 The Belgians had won the corresponding fixture 2-0 in Dundee the previous year but Scotland impressed on this occasion and were arguably the better side creating first half chances through Elliot Anderson and Dapo Mebude only Connor Barron was involved in the match Aberdeen midfielder Barron had one of his best games in a Scotland shirt dominating the midfield against a talented Belgian side Scotland were unfortunate not to triumph in the end with Anderson going close in the last ten minutes and Stephen Welsh seeing a header disallowed for a foul The match will be streamed live on the Scotland National Team Youtube channel with commentary from Luke Shanley and Rory Loy *Denotes Scottish FA JD Performance School graduate Want to advertise on this site? Email for further details.© The Scottish Football Association 2025 a farm in Rumbeke in West Flanders Province an American astronaut who is at work on the ISS Everybody at the farm is a little surprised by this sudden fame Shannon (pictured below) can’t survive without OG Kristal and Old Farmdale produced by the West Flemish farm and has asked for Scotty to beam some up for her “The two cheeses are varieties of the farm’s ‘Brokkeloud Roeselare’ marketed in the US” explains Louis-Philippe Deweer of ‘t Groendal “It’s great news to hear our cheese will be eaten in space It’s for things like this that you do it!” “At first we thought the order might be a joke Astronauts on the ISS are allowed to draw up a wish list That allowed NASA to carry out safety tests The cheese certainly won’t be eaten via a tube We’re dispatching a portion via the Antwerp cheese masters Van Tricht that do our international distribution.” The file could not be found for a number of reasons such as the file being moved or deleted. 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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soccer Laduma (@soccer_laduma) SA News African News World News The Club House Podcasts & Videos More Premiership who owns popular ABC Motsepe League side Baberwa is the man responsible for extending many careers of former PSL stars such as Lerato Chabangu and Luvuyo Nomandela See the biggest players who have been handed lifelines at Baberwa FC He has now been offered the position of chairman at Belgian second division club KSV Roeselare who recently claimed the signing of Ngconga for next season "All along I was trying to keep this to myself but now I can see it's out there It's about two months now," Seanego tells snl24.com/kickoff As you know people they sometimes research where they can invest their money READ: Club announces Ngcongca signing Asked if he has accepted the European club's offer "They said I should come for a week and then assess but the way they are saying "Because I told them about my business I'm doing this side they said they will help me in terms of businesses also they said this team was very small but the way it received good publicity and the way it was managed [was good] these people they are on transformation so they need somebody who's going to transform their team Portugal and the surrounding areas that side "But I believe there is somebody in South Africa who gave them that information because this guy has been trying to recruit me for long." READ: Chabangu broken by online bullying Seanego has assured fans of Baberwa that whatever happens even though we don't know when the ABC is going to start playing we just have to look or maybe go back and work hard and maybe look for a status in future," he explains "You can take a break from amateur level football But even though we can sell the status of Baberwa for now there remains something strange about Roeselare as even sources at Sundowns and Ngconga's representatives are not giving the reports the time of day READ: Phewa backed to shine at Downs I don't know anything about this team," Seanego says I don't know anything basically about them "I believe they want to build a stadium also that side because they've been asking if I know contractors from this side the opportunity when it comes you must go and assess it's not something whether I like it or not "Because normally the overseas teams they can't just recruit a chairman Maybe when I come back I will be the chairman of another team or something."